Hiram Bingham Deluxe Train Cuzco to Machu Picchu Itineraries, fares and reserve online - Train tickets to Machu Picchu At around noon, on July 23, 1911, an explorer named Hiram Bingham climbed up a steep hill and stumbled onto Machu Picchu Inca City , uncovering what had been up until that moment, the Incas' best kept secret. The World was stunned by his discovery. PeruRail's luxury train service between Cuzco and Machu Picchu , is named after the American explorer who discovered the stunning ruins of the ancient citadel. The train leaves from Cuzco in the morning taking a spectacular journey through a changing landscape while guests enjoy breakfast. After the steep climb out of Cuzco, the train descends into the Sacred Valley of the Incas , passing lush fields and colorful villages in the foothills of the Andes. From there, the journey is highlighted by wonderful vistas of the mountains and the beautiful Urubamba River which runs through the Sacred Valley.

On arrival in the town of Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu, guests are taken by bus to Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge for lunch, which overlooks the ancient citadel. A private guided tour of the citadel follows before the return transfer to the station in the early evening. A sumptuous dinner is served on the train during the 3½ hour journey back to Cuzco. For many visitors, the journey to Machu Picchu is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Taking the Hiram Bingham means passengers can focus their attention and energy on what matters most, content in the knowledge that the logistical details of the day's trip have been taken care of by PeruRail. "The best train of the World" (Condé Nast Traveller UK - Sep. 2011) Life on Board The distinctive blue and gold carriages of the Hiram Bingham are warm and inviting with elegant interior upholstery. The train, consisting of 2 dining cars, a bar car and a kitchen car, can carry up to 84 passengers.

The general style of the carriages is in line with those on PeruRail's ' Andean Explorer ' train, which operates between Cuzco and Lake Titicaca in Southern Peru, and reflect the luxury of the 1920s Pullman era. The Hiram Bingham departs Cuzco at 9 am which gives a more leisurely start to the day than the traditional 6 am departures of other services. Brunch is served on board the train whilst travelers enjoy the spectacular scenery unfolding before them from the large windows. The arrival at Machu Picchu at 12:30 pm gives passengers the advantage of entering the Sanctuary at an hour when the majority of the visitors are already beginning to leave for their journey back to Cuzco. This not only gives the opportunity to experience the ancient citadel at Machu Picchu in relative solitude, but also with a longer period of time there, and passengers only return to the train as the sun goes down. Once back on board for a 17:50 hrs departure, pre-dinner cocktails are served in the bar accompanied by live entertainment before passengers enjoy a 4-course, à la carte dinner, in the dining cars.

The train pulls into Poroy station in Cuzco at 21:16 hrs. JOURNEY The train leaves from Poroy in the morning, taking a spectacular journey through a changing landscape while guests enjoy breakfast. After departing Poroy and going through Cachimayo, the train descends to the plateau of Anta, a patchwork landscape of typical Andean crops and passes lush fields and colorful villages in the foothills of the Andes. Far to the left, just below the horizon, the massive agricultural terraces of Jaquijahuana can be seen, close to the village of Zurite. Sadly, these great terraces are all that remain today of what was once a major Inca city, lost forever during the first years after the Spanish conquest. Beyond the town of Huarocondo the great plain narrows dramatically as the track enters a deep gorge carved by the rushing Pomatales River down which the railway, too, is funneled until it meets the Urubamba River, which runs through the beautiful Sacred Valley. The train passes through extensive areas of terracing dotted with the ruins of Inca fortresses.

Bisecting this are still-visible sections of an ancient, long-abandoned highway adopted by the muleteers of the late 19th century, who used it to travel between Cuzco and the rubber plantations of the Amazon lowlands. Five kilometers beyond Pachar, is the village of Ollantaytambo where farmers work with the same patience and skill that their ancestors must have employed to shape and then move the huge blocks of stone with which they built both their homes and the temples in which they worshipped. As the train leaves Ollantaytambo to begin the last part of its journey to Machu Picchu, the temple complex known as The Fortress, dedicated sometime in the 15th century to the many deities of the Inca pantheon, can be seen to the right above the earthwork ramp once used to drag its monolithic blocks up from the valley floor. The railway follows the river into the Urubamba Gorge.

At Coriwaynachina, known simply to the generations of hikers who have begun the Inca Trail there as Km 88, a fine staircase carved into the rock leads to a series of ruined buildings where once, it is said, Inca artisans took advantage of the constant wind that rises from the valley floor to smelt gold. Emerging from a short tunnel, a series of beautiful agricultural terraces marks the ruins of Qente, which in Quechua means hummingbird. In this fertile microclimate fed by a nearby waterfall, giant hummingbirds are indeed a common sight in the early morning and bright flowers bloom all year round. Surrounded by tall ceibos and rocky outcrops hung with orchids and bromeliads, the train passes Km 104 at Chachabamba, from where the one-day trek to Machu Picchu via the magnificent ruins of Wiñay Wayna begins. At just two km from Machu Picchu, the train arrives at Aguas Calientes.

Surrounded by the high, green mountains that cradle the famous lost city, as well as myriad other Inca remains, this small town, which is well known for its thermal baths, has blossomed into a popular overnight destination for travelers to Machu Picchu. Guests disembark at Aguas Calientes and are taken by bus to Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, overlooking the ancient citadel, for lunch. A private guided tour of the sanctuary follows before the return transfer to the station in the early evening. A sumptuous dinner is served on the 3 ½ hour journey back to Cuzco. WHAT'S INCLUDED On-board meals with Peruvian wine, cusqueña Beer, soft drinks and hot drinks (brunch on outward journey, dinner on return), on-board entertainment, guides, bus transfers, entrance to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary and afternoon tea at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, pre-dinner cocktails. The Hiram Bingham does not run on Sundays. Luxury Train Machu Picchu Luxury Train Machu Picchu The Hiram Bingham is an exclusive luxury Orient Express service operated by PeruRail, with all luxury services and wide seats included.

Hiram Binghan train Luxury Machu Picchu Train The Hiram Bingham wagons are distinguished by its warm and cozy interiors and elegant upholstery. This service has four wagons, two dining wagons, an observation wagon with bar and a kitchen. The luxury service includes: * Exclusive Bus to and from the citadel of Machu Picchu. * Entrance to the Machu Picchu Ruins. * Guided tour in the citadel. * Brunch and dinner on board. * Afternoon tea at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge The train is named after the explorer Hiram Bingham who around noon, on July 23, 1911, climbed up a steep hill and stumbled onto Machu Picchus ruins, uncovering what had been up until that moment been the Incas’ best kept secret. The World was stunned by his discovery of this magical Incan citadel hidden high in the Andean Mountains. JOURNEY The Hiram Bingham train leaves from Poroy Cusco in the morning and takes a spectacular journey through a changing landscape whilst the guests enjoy breakfast.

After the steep climb out of Cuzco and going through Cachimayo, the train descends to the plateau of Anta, a patchwork landscape of typical Andean crops and passes lush fields and colorful villages in the foothills of the Andes. To the left of the journey, the massive agricultural terraces of Jaquijahuana can be seen, close to the village of Zurite. Beyond the town of Huarocondo the great plain narrows dramatically as the track enters a deep gorge carved by the rushing Pomatales River until it meets the Urubamba River, which runs through the beautiful Sacred Valley. The train passes through extensive areas that are spotted with Incan ruins. Five kilometers beyond Pachar, the train arrives in the quaint and enchanting village of Ollantaytamboto and then follows the river into the Urubamba Gorge. After Coriwaynachina and emerging from a short tunnel, you see a series of beautiful agricultural terraces that marks the ruins of Qente. In this fertile lush village you start entering a warmer microclimate, near a flowing waterfall and see many vibrant flowers and often giant hummingbirds too.

Afterwards the train passes Chachabamba (at 104 km) with rocky outcrops hung with orchids and bromeliads, and from where the one-day trek to Machu Picchu via the magnificent ruins of Wiñay Wayna begins. At just two km from Machu Picchu, the train arrives below the majestic ruins at Aguas Calientes. Surrounded by the high, green mountains that cradle the famous lost city, as well as myriad other Inca remains, this small town, which is well known for its thermal baths, has blossomed into a popular overnight destination for visitors of Machu Picchu. On arrival in the town of Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu, guests are taken by bus to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge for lunch, which overlooks the ruins of the ancient citadel. A private guided tour of the citadel follows before the return transfer to the station in the early evening as the sun goes down. Afterwards on the train you receive pre dinner cocktails and a sumptuous 4 course a la carte dinner during the 3½ hour journey back to Cuzco.

The train arrives into the Poroy station in Cuzco at 10 pm. For many visitors, the beautiful journey to Machu Picchu is an unforgettable once in a lifetime experience. By taking the Hiram Bingham train you can arrive there in total luxury and focus your attention to the spectacular journey, the intriguing history and the breathtaking views. WHAT’S INCLUDED On-board meals with Peruvian wine, cusqueña Beer, soft drinks and hot drinks (brunch on outward journey, pre dinner cocktails and dinner on return), on-board entertainment, guides, bus transfers, entrance to the Machu Picchu sanctuary and afternoon tea at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge DEPARTURES (20 minutes away from Cuzco). Passengers have to be at the train station 30 minutes before departure. The Hiram Bingham doesn’t run on Sundays. Machu Picchu Luxury Tours & Travel Machu Picchu Luxury Tours & Travel Free upgrade from any tour with an overnight in Machu Picchu All services, including a shared guide, are provided by Orient-Express Hotels. There was a genteel era when travel combined the indulgence of leisure with the luxury of grace. That breathtaking time has been reborn...

-- LuxuryLink.com There was a genteel era when travel combined the indulgence of leisure with the luxury of grace. That breathtaking time has been reborn in Inka's Empire Tours' Hiram Bingham Orient-Express. Transporting you from the Incas' capital of Cuzco to the marvelous ruins of Machu Picchu, this privately guided rail excursion explores not only the treasures of Peru, but also the idea that the journey is as important as the destination. As a valued guest, you will savor a superb brunch on board, afternoon tea just steps from the ancient citadel and a sumptuous dinner on your way back to Cuzco. A morning departure means a languorous journey through a spectacularly changing landscape of lush fields, colorful villages and the stunning Andes Mountains. Beyond the town of Huarocondo, your train enters a deep gorge carved by the rushing Pomatales River. You will pass through extensive areas dotted with the ruins of Inca fortresses, traverse a region renowned for its giant hummingbirds and explore Machu Picchu. All the while you are accompanied by an experienced guide who will enrich your understanding of this magnificent destination.

By Stephen Light At around noon, on July 23, 1911, an explorer named Hiram Bingham climbed up a steep hill and stumbled onto Machu Picchu, uncovering what had been up until that moment, the Incas' best kept secret. The world was stunned by his discovery. PeruRail's luxury train service between Cuzco and Machu Picchu is named after the American explorer who discovered the stunning ruins of the ancient citadel. The distinctive blue-and-gold carriages of the Hiram Bingham are warm and inviting, with elegant interior upholstery. The train, consisting of four luxurious passenger cars, two dining cars, a bar car and a kitchen car, can carry up to 84 passengers. The general style of the carriages is in line with those on PeruRail's " Andean Explorer " train, which operates between Cuzco and Lake Titicaca in Southern Peru, and reflects the luxury of the 1920s' Pullman era. The Hiram Bingham carries passengers on a spectacular journey through changing landscapes, passing lush fields, colorful villages and wonderful vistas of the beautiful Andes.

Departing from the Poroy Station (20 minutes from the center of Cuzco) at 9 am, the Hiram Bingham gives a more leisurely start to the day than traditional departures. Brunch is served on board and your private guide is present to explain points of interest en route as well as in the ruins of Machu Picchu. Afternoon tea is served in the Orient-Express Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge , located just steps from the ancient citadel. Once back on board for the 6:30 pm departure on the same day or the next, pre-dinner cocktails are served, accompanied by live entertainment, and a 4-course, a la carte dinner. Photo: Genivs Loci. Machu Picchu Luxury Tours & Travel . The train leaves from Poroy in the morning, taking a spectacular journey through a changing landscape while guests enjoy breakfast. After departing Poroy and going through Cachimayo, the train descends to the Anta Plateau, a patchwork landscape of typical Andean crops, and passes lush fields and colorful villages in the foothills of the Andes.

Far to the left, just below the horizon, the massive agricultural terraces of Jaquijahuana can be seen, close to the village of Zurite. Sadly, these great terraces are all that remain today of what was once a major Inca city, lost forever during the first years after the Spanish conquest. Beyond the town of Huarocondo, the great plain narrows dramatically as the track enters a deep gorge carved by the rushing Pomatales River, down which the railway, too, is funnelled until it meets the Urubamba River, which runs through the beautiful Sacred Valley . The train passes through extensive areas of terracing dotted with the ruins of Inca fortresses. Bisecting this are still-visible sections of an ancient, long-abandoned highway adopted by the muleteers of the late 19th century, who used it to travel between Cuzco and the rubber plantations of the Amazon lowlands. Photo: Genivs Loci. Machu Picchu Luxury Tours & Travel .

Five kilometres beyond Pachar is the village of Ollantaytambo, where farmers work with the same patience and skill that their ancestors must have employed to shape and then move the huge blocks of stone with which they built both their homes and the temples in which they worshipped. As the train leaves Ollantaytambo to begin the last part of its journey to Machu Picchu, the temple complex known as The Fortress, dedicated sometime in the 15th century to the many deities of the Inca pantheon, can be seen to the right above the earthwork ramp once used to drag its monolithic blocks up from the valley floor. The railway follows the river into the Urubamba Gorge. At Coriwaynachina, known simply to the generations of hikers who have begun the Inca Trail there as Km 88, a fine staircase carved into the rock leads to a series of ruined buildings where once, it is said, Inca artisans took advantage of the constant wind that rises from the valley floor to smelt gold. Emerging from a short tunnel, a series of beautiful agricultural terraces marks the ruins of Qente, which in Quechua means hummingbird.

In this fertile microclimate fed by a nearby waterfall, giant hummingbirds are indeed a common sight in the early morning and bright flowers bloom all year round. Surrounded by tall ceibos and rocky outcrops hung with orchids and bromeliads, the train passes Km 104 at Chachabamba, from where the one-day trek to Machu Picchu via the magnificent ruins of Wiñay Wayna begins. Photo: Genivs Loci. Machu Picchu Luxury Tours & Travel . At just two kilometers from Machu Picchu , the train arrives at Aguas Calientes. Surrounded by the high, green mountains that cradle the famous lost city, as well as myriad other Inca remains, this small town, which is well known for its thermal baths, has blossomed into a popular overnight destination for travellers to Machu Picchu. Guests disembark at Aguas Calientes and are taken by bus to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge , overlooking the ancient citadel, and have lunch. A private guided tour of the sanctuary follows before the return transfer to the station in the early evening on the same day or the next.

A sumptuous dinner is served on the three-and-one-half hour journey back to Cuzco . What's included On-board meals with wine (brunch on the outward journey and dinner on return), on-board entertainment, guides, bus transfers, entrance to Machu Picchu, afternoon tea in the Orient-Express Sanctuary Lodge and pre-dinner cocktails. Magic of Peru: Orient Express Luxury Machu Picchu Cusco Peru Archaeological ruins The perfect HONEYMOON or Romantic 5-Star Adventure Magic of Machu Picchu Unveil the Sacred Valley and its treasures. Travel in style from Cusco to Machu Picchu aboard the astonishing Hiram Bingham train. Have an afternoon English style tea in the magnificent citadel of Machu Picchu. And beat the crowds as you experience a morning stroll through the archaeological park before all the tourists arrive. Or simply enjoy the lush orchid gardens at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. 8-Days Lima - Cusco - Machu Picchu : starting at 4449 USD per person.

Request Magic of Machu Picchu ITINERARY Day 1: Upon arrival in Lima, transfers will be provided to the exclusive Miraflores Park Hotel, located in Miraflores, a residential area with incredible ocean views; enjoy welcome drinks upon arrival. You will then be escorted to a magnificent ocean view executive suite, for a two-night stay. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Day 2: After breakfast, spend the morning touring downtown Lima; also know as "The City of Kings" considered since 1991 a World Heritage Site for its magnificent colonial architecture. Lima is currently the gateway to the rest of Peru. Thereafter enjoy a visit to Enrico Poli�s private collection; an extraordinary gathering of pre-Columbian and colonial art objects and one of the best private collections of its kind in the world. Return to Miraflores and go back in time at the casa Garcia Alvarado, built in 1912 and recently recognized as a national heritage building. The Alvarado house, located in the heart of this traditional area is a living example of Republican architecture.

Enjoy a fabulous set lunch menu in this enchanting setting with your host Ana Maria Garcia Alvarado, the owner of the house. Relax for the remainder of this afternoon and indulge in a soothing Bath Butler Service or simply enjoy Lima at your own pace. In the evening delight your tastebuds with an extravagant a la carte dinner at Poissonnerie, the Miraflores Park Hotel signature restaurant, where you will be able to taste the innovative fusion of Peruvian and European flavors that our menu has to offer. Day 3: In the morning after an energizing breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport, where you will take Lan Peru�s 320 Airbus on your one-hour flight to Cuzco. On arrival, we have arranged reception and transfer to the Hotel Monasterio, the hallowed colonial San Antonio Abad seminary, built more than 300 years ago. You will be welcomed with a comforting cup of hot coca tea and escorted to your deluxe room. Overnight in a deluxe room with oxygen enrichment system to help you acclimatize to the high altitude in Cuzco (11,000 feet - 3,352.80 meters).

A la carte lunch will be served in the main courtyard. This afternoon embark in a fascinating tour of the city of Cuzco, you will discover millenary buildings such as the Cathedral and the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun). In the evening we will visit the Archbishop�s private gold collection; afterwards dine in Colcampata in a private residence overlooking the city of Cuzco. Day 4: Morning transfer will be arranged to Poroy; the Hiram Bingham train station, twenty five-minutes away from Cuzco. We will then travel to Machu Picchu via the luxurious Orient Express Hiram Bingham train; enjoy brunch and mimosas on board. The train will arrive at 12:30 pm in Aguas Calientes where the guides will take you up to the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu by private bus. Upon arrival check-in for a one-night stay at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge located in a privileged area right at the entrance to this magnificent site. Next on your itinerary is a two-hour tour around the site, one of the most outstanding archaeological wonders of the world.

Upon returning to the hotel enjoy an exquisite afternoon "English style tea" with an assortment of fresh and hot drinks, petits fours and mini snacks. Afterwards indulge into a replenishing massage session. This evening dinner will be served at Tampu; the hotel�s signature restaurant. Day 5: Enjoy a magnificent dawn from this advantaged location and get ready to embark on different activities such as climbing up the Wayna Picchu or perhaps strolling through the hotel�s lush orchid gardens. This afternoon enjoy lunch at Tampu Restaurant. We will then transfer you to Aguas Calientes to travel back to Cuzco via the astonishing Hiram Bingham train. Enjoy a sophisticated gourmet dinner on board. Upon arrival at Poroy, a private transfer will await to take you back to the Monasterio Hotel for a two-night stay in a deluxe oxygen-enriched room. Day 6: We have arranged a private transfer for a full day at the Sacred Valley, starting at the city of Chincheros, which still keeps the infrastructure of a typical Inca town.

On Sunday�s enjoy the arts and crafts of a typical Andean market that showcases unique souvenirs from the area; and experience the old barter system still used by its vendors and buyers. Afterwards, enjoy a specially prepared barbecue lunch amongst superb Andean surroundings. To continue this magical journey we go up the valley to Ollantaytambo (place offering hospitality to travelers), the last Inca town that still keeps its original architecture. In Ollaytantambo we can find original Inca houses, natural water canals, and �andenes"; ancient terraces used by the Incas for agricultural purposes. On the way back to Cuzco, we will visit the Sacsayhuaman fortress located north of the city of Cuzco, with spectacular views of the city. Back at the Hotel Monasterio indulge in a luxurious twenty five-minute massage that will make you feel as lavish as Incan royalty. Tonight experience an unforgettable evening at the hotel�s signature restaurant Illariy, enjoying an a la carte candle-light dinner with soft music and the restaurant's magnificent cuisine.

Day 7: Morning transfers to the airport have been organized for you to board your 320 Airbus Lan Peru flight back to Lima, where an ocean view executive suite has been prepared at the Miraflores Park Hotel for a one-night stay. In the afternoon enjoy a visit to Mari Solari�s private art collection and continue on a personalized shopping tour in the bohemian and romantic district of Barranco; with its antique republican constructions and artsy shops. Or you may indulge in to a luxurious massage. Afterwards dine in at Restaurant Poissonnerie, the hotel�s signature restaurant, or enjoy dining around in Lima in a selection of restaurants we recommend. Day 8: After enjoying breakfast, it's time for your organised transfer to the airport, a member of our staff who will assist you with your travel arrangements before you take your international flight back home.

Package Includes:  Travel to Machu Picchu via Hiram Bingham luxury train service  Private transfers  Accommodations in suites and deluxe rooms  Twenty-five minute massages in each property  Bath Butler services  A la carte lunches and dinners  Buffet breakfast in all properties  Full board in Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge  Meals in private residences  One-hour internet access in each property AMAZON ADVENTURE Extensions available to continue on your Amazon Adventure Adventure in the Amazon Rain Forest and to the ancient Inca ruins Machu Picchu. Visit the Amazon protected Reserve. Internationally famous as the site of the world's greatest lowland concentrations of birds and butterflies, Choose your wildlife destination: Giant Otters, Macaw Clay Licks, Pink Dolphins. Specialists for your adventure vacation to Peru Looking for an Amazon adventure? How about a trek Off-the-Beaten-Path? Destination Tours Upon your arrival reception at the airport and transfer to the selected Hotel. Overnight at the selected hotel Day 2: Lima. CITY TOUR AND GOLD MUSEUM: You will be driven to the "Plaza Mayor", the newly refurbished main square, where you will appreciate majestic colonial architecture.

Flanking the square are the Government Palace where Francisco Pizarro took up residence in 1538; the Cathedral which houses Pizarro's remains and where you will visit the on site museum; the Archbishop's Palace with its beautiful balconies; and the Town Hall. Later, you will be driven to the residential district of Monterrico to visit Lima's Gold Museum, one of Peru's largest private collections. Situated in the grounds of the family residence of the late Peruvian diplomat Miguel Mujica Gallo, who spent a lifetime amassing this collection, the museum displays countless superb examples of pre-Hispanic gold, silver and copper articles. Included are magnificent necklaces, bracelets, rings, masks, vases, erotic pottery, tools, statuettes, and many others. There is also a fine collection of textiles and a remarkable collection of antique weapons and uniforms from all over the world. Overnight at a five stars Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast. Private transfer from the hotel to the airport. Flight from Lima to Juliaca by Lan Peru SILLUSTANI TOMBS: Private transfer from the ariport to Puno city.

On the way, visit around 45 minutes the famous Chullpas Sillustani, 12 m/40ft high stone cylinder burial chambers, used by the Aymaras to bury their important leaders. Arrival to the selected Hotel. Overnight at a five stars Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast. Day 4: Puno / Lake Titicaca / Puno. UROS FLOATING ISLANDS - LLACHON PENINSULA: A 40-minutes-trip to the Uros floating islands. Uros is the name of the ancient inhabitants of the Titikaka lake, known as the "Water Tribe". They have periodically built their own islands by weaving and adding stratified "Totora". Totora is a kind of reed, unique of this area. Here you will have the opportunity of navigate a typical "totora" boat. Then, you will continue your trip to Capachica Peninsula for visiting the rural community of Llachón. Llachón hosts unique characteristics of alive culture, as well as biodiversity and archeological resources with an excellent location at this peninsula.

Here you could have a customized contact and the chance to enjoy a physical and human environment by participating of local inhabitants traditions and life style. In this beautiful place, you will share and learn about the behavior of this friendly people and even have lunch with them. You will also have the facility to wear typical clothes as well as learn their customs. Return to Puno. Overnight at a five stars Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch. At the appointed time, private transfer to the train station. TRAIN RIDE FROM PUNO TO CUSCO: This spectacular rail journey, in the Andean Explorer Luxury begins in the ancient Puno, in the shores of Lake Titicaca and travels to the historic Cusco. On the journey the train makes a gentle climb to higher and cooler altitudes. The first half of the journey is dominated by the magnificent Andean mountains which tower over the deep valleys of the meandering Huatanay River. It then reaches the gentler, rolling Andean plains where vicuñas and alpacas could be seen. Traveling , the glass-walled observation wagon, provides the perfect opportunity to view the beautiful scenery.

There is a scenic stopover at La Raya, which is also the highest point of the route. Transfer from train station to the hotel. Overnight at a five stars Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch. Day 6: Cusco. CITY TOUR AND NEIGHBORING RUINS: Private City tour for 3 hours through the beautiful Cusco city and its nearby ruins. The tour will show you the amazing colonial city built on the foundations of the Inca palaces. You will visit the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun, where you can appreciate the incredible masonry of the Incas, the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral with its carved woodworks, altars and paintings. Then you will be driven to the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, to the underground cave and temple of Kenko and to Tambomachay, known as the Baths of the Inca. Finally you will visit the Misminay Exhibit, Misminay is a native community of Cusco, there you will be able to appreciate their beautiful handcrafts.

KUSI KAY SHOW: A dynamic, breathtaking and colorful presentation, will show you the history behind the Peruvian man of the Andes, giving an unforgetable and unique experience that one can only have in Peru. Overnight at a five stars Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast. Day 7: Sacred Valley. PISAC MARKET AND OLLANTAYTAMBO RUINS: Full day Sacred Valley tour visiting Pisac Market, where you will have the opportunity to shop handicrafts in its lively and colorful Indian market. The tour continues towards the impressive Pisac ruins and ends visiting the Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo. the Incas built the latter as a fort that included a temple, agricultural terraces, and an urban area. There are two distinct sectors: Araqama Ayllu, the religious and worship zone, and Qosqo Ayllu, the residential area. Ollantaytambo was an important administrative center with probable military functions if one considers the walls and towers. There are also traces of ancient roads and aqueducts. The town of Ollantaytambo is called a Living-Inca-Town since the inhabitants maintain very old practices and customs.

Overnight at a five stars Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast and Buffet Lunch. Day 8: Machu Picchu. Private transfer from the hotel to the train station. MACHU PICCHU VISIT: Train ride towards Machu Picchu, in the Hiram Bingham, the new luxuary train service that runs from Poroy Station to Machu Picchu in 3 and a half hours. This new elegant and luxurous service will make you will feel like in a 5 stars hotel. It consists in 4 cars - 2 dining cars, a bar car and a kitchen car. Brunch is served on board and guides are present to explain points of interest on route, as well as in Machu Picchu on arrival at the ancient citadel. An afternoon tea is served in the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, after your arrival, located just steps from the entrance to the Ruins. You will arrive to the Aguas Calientes station in Machu Picchu where you will be transported by bus to the top of the mountain and citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture, surrounded by lush cloud forest.

Lost in history, it was not discovered until 1911 by the American explorer Hiram Bingham. After a two hours guided visit of the ruins, you will have lunch at a restaurant. Private guide through the visit from the train station up to lunch time. Overnight at a Luxury Hotel. Meals Included: Breakfast and Buffet Lunch. Day 9: Machu Picchu / Cusco. SECOND DAY IN MACHU PICCHU: Second visit to Machu Picchu ruins or guided climb the Huayna Picchu peak, the great mountain behind the citadel. The guide is not included. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. At the appointed time, you will return to the station. Train ride back to Cusco in the Hiram Bingham luxury category. Cocktails and a gourmet dinner will be served during the journey. Overnight at a five stars Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Day 10: Cusco / Puerto Maldonado. Private transportation to the airport to take the flight to the City of Puerto Maldonado. LODGE - DISCOVERING THE JUNGLE: Transportation from the airport to the river port.

Travel on outboard motorboat down the Madre de Dios River to the Lodge. Welcome and lunch at the lodge. Afternoon walk through the trails inside the Inkaterra Ecological Reserve. Later, you will sail the Madre de Dios River by night. Return to the lodge for dinner. In the evening you will nocturnal speeches about the Amazon Nature. Overnight at the Inka Terra Reserva Amazonica Lodge. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Day 11: Puerto Maldonado. ROLIN ISLAND COMMUNITY: Tropical breakfast buffet. Visit the Rolin Island Community. Return to the lodge for lunch. By the afternoon, visit the Canopy Interpretation Center and walk through treetops and wetlands. Dinner at the lodge. Later, evening Nature Presentations on Amazonian topics. Overnight at the Inka Terra Reserva Amazonica Lodge. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Day 12: Puerto Maldonado. TREK THROUGH THE JUNGLE: Tropical breakfast buffet. Walk through the Tambopata National Reserve. Dinner at the lodge. Later evening Nature Presentations about Amazonian topics. Overnight at the Inka Terra Reserva Amazonica Lodge.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Day 13: Puerto Maldonado / Lima. LAST DAY IN THE JUNGLE: Tropical breakfast buffet. Return to Puerto Maldonado, on the way visit to the Butterfly Farm at Puerto Maldonado. Private transfer to the airport. Airline ticket to Lima. Belmond Hiram Bingham (Cusco, Peru): Top Tips Before You Go - TripAdvisor “What a way to travel!” Reviewed 1 week ago We enjoyed the trip from Cusco up to Machu Picchu in the daylight. Scenery was wonderful. Very comfortable, great service and good food and drink! We would recommend taking the Belmond Hiram Bingham up in the daylight and return at night on the Vista Dome - first class though since some cars looked absolutely packed - since it was dark... More Helpful? Report PeruRail, CM at Belmond Hiram Bingham, responded to this review Dear Susan H, We would like to thank you for choosing our services in this opportunity. We are glad you could enjoy both the Belmond Hiram Bingham and the Vistadome experience. Your travel recommendations would be appreciated for our future visitors. Please, come back soon.

The Belmond Hiram Bingham Team More erika g “Relaxing Train Ride” Reviewed 3 weeks ago The train ride was lovely! The food was amazing as well as the atmosphere of the train. Wonderful music is played and the drinks are delicious. The staff was very friendly and helpful! The food was awesome! I would highly recommend taking this train! Helpful? Report PeruRail, CM at Belmond Hiram Bingham, responded to this review Dear Erika G, Thank you for choosing us for this journey. We are glad you had a great time enjoying the food, drinks and music aboard. Thanks for your recommendations. We hope to have you back soon. The Belmond Hiram Bingham Team More KimAllenPeng “THE ONLY WAY TO MACHU PICCHU” Reviewed 3 weeks ago We had a fabulous time on the train from Cusco and return. Spend the extra dollars and take it both ways. The atmosphere, the scenery, the food, the music were all great. The service was simply outstanding. Go first class all the way. Helpful? Report PeruRail, CM at Belmond Hiram Bingham, responded to this review Dear KimAllenPeng, Thank you for sharing your comments.

We are pleased to know you had a fabulous time enjoying the atmosphere, scenery, food and music. We will let our team know about your kind comments. Please come back soon! The Belmond Hiram Bingham Team More Bryce R Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile If you plan to take a train back to Cusco, TAKE THIS ONE!!!! The most amazing train experience We have ever had. We had a smile on our face the whole trip. The food, drinks, live music and atmosphere are more than worth it. We would go on it again and again if we could. Above all the staff and... More Helpful? Report PeruRail, CM at Belmond Hiram Bingham, responded to this review Dear Bryce R, It is always great for us to know about amazing experiences like yours, we really enjoy reading your comments. We would like to thank you for recommending us in this review, hope you had an amazing time in Machu Picchu. Hope you can visit us back soon. The Belmond Hiram Bingham Team More mariaschiffer “The Only Way to Go” Reviewed 5 weeks ago Absolutely loved my experience on the Hiram Bingham train from Cusco to Machu Picchu.

Did not take it upon my return to Cusco and, boy, what a difference. While the Vistadome service on PeruRail was certainly nice for the price, if I could do it again I would travel round trip on the Hiram Bingham. Not only is the train... More Helpful? Report PeruRail, CM at Belmond Hiram Bingham, responded to this review Dear Mariaschiffer, We would like to thank you for your comments. We are glad you could be part of both the Belmond Hiram Bingham and the Vistadome experience. We are pleased that you had a great time with Yrma as your guide. Please, come back soon. The Belmond Hiram Bingham Team More chris f Reviewed 15 November 2016 via mobile The service was very good, people where very nice. But.. not worth the money at all!!! No show as it says.. just 3 guys with their local instruments playing American music.. nice but nothing local. And you have to move to the bar before dinner if you want to get some party, then after dinner nothing.. all dead... Food was... More Helpful?

Report PeruRail, CM at Belmond Hiram Bingham, responded to this review Dear Trip Advisor Member, We appreciate your opinion. We are sorry our service was not what you expected according to the price. On the other hand, we hope you had a great time visiting our country. Have a nice day! The Belmond Hiram Bingham Team More MrMena1974 48 Hours in Machu Picchu: Taking the Belmond Hiram Bingham Train on a Shaman Adventure in Peru 48 Hours in Machu Picchu: Taking the Belmond Hiram Bingham Train on a Shaman Adventure in Peru {{article.article.images.featured.caption}} Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Full Bio The author is a Forbes contributor. The opinions expressed are those of the writer. Loading ... This story appears in the {{article.article.magazine.pretty_date}} issue of {{article.article.magazine.pubName}}. Subscribe Machu Picchu morning rush hour (photo by Jim Dobson) We were flying into Lima, the capital of Peru, and my starting point to an adventure high in the mountains. As I gazed through the airplane window overlooking the snow-capped Andes, my mind was wandering.

I couldn’t help but think about the violent and tragic history of the place I was about to visit. It was really a chance encounter, when in 1527, two small Spanish ships came across a balsa wood raft with cotton sails and twenty crew members. After seizing the raft, the Spanish discovered an Inca trading boat filled with treasures. They immediately set their sights on acquiring more of the bounty and began an expedition to its origin. In 1532, the Spanish conquistadors conquered the Inca empire with an army of 62 horsemen and 106 soldiers. One year later the Spanish had effectively destroyed the great Inca empire, all for the greed of treasure. Champagne reception prior to boarding the Belmond Hiram Bingham (Photo by Jim Dobson) What the Spanish didn’t know, was that there were countless temples and treasure sites hidden far away in the highest mountains. In a location deep inside a mountain range between the Andes and the Amazon Jungle is said to exist the largest collection of treasure in the world. All travelers into the area traditionally take a quick flight from Lima to Cusco to further their exploration of the historic sites and ultimate end up at Machu Picchu.

An easy 20-minute taxi ride from Cusco to the train station of Poroy marked our first class voyage into the mountains aboard the magnificent Belmond Hiram Bingham train. Dining car of the Belmond Hiram Bingham train (photo by Jim Dobson) Named after the famous American explorer that brought Machu Picchu to the world’s attention in 1911, the Belmond Hiram Bingham is one of South America’s most luxurious train rides. Operated by PeruRail , the train is the most glamorous way to travel to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. Destination Tours Upon your arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Hilton Miraflores Hotel. Included: Breakfast. Day 2: Lima: Lima City Tour (Colonial and Modern) and Transfer To The Airport Read More You will visit the tourist district of Miraflores, and see the Pacific Ocean from the Love Park. The tour continues with the modern suburb of San Isidro and a visit to the pre-Inca pyramid of Huaca Huallamarca.

Then, you will visit the Historical Center: Plaza Mayor ("Main Square"), the Government Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, the City Hall and old streets with colonial mansions and Moorish balconies. The visit also includes Santo Domingo Convent, an icon of colonial architecture, which was completed in the late stages of the sixteenth century and has been restored recently. It has an ancient crypt where the relics of Peruvian saints such as Saint Rose of Lima and San Martin de Porres lie. Later on, you will have a tour of the Archbishop’s Palace, a beautiful building with thirty rooms, in which 16th-19th century art works, genuine heritage of the Catholic Church, are on display. In the meanwhile, you will watch the changing of the guard at the Government Palace from one of the wood carved Neo-classical balconies on the building’s façade. Finally, you will visit the Cathedral, the stage upon which the most important events in the lives of Lima residents used to take place and the oldest building in the capital. Overnight at Selected hotel. Day 3: Lima – Cusco: Infinity City Tour Read More Transfer to Lima airport.

Day 4: Cusco - Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo Fortress and Chinchero`s Market Read More AUTHENTIC SACRED VALLEY Discover the best of the Sacred Valley of the Incas through this route starting on the Inca's Balcony, in Chinchero, a beautiful place with an impressive view, where twelves families still preserve their traditional costumes, showing you the ancestral way in which they process the wool, and obtain those vivid colors for their textiles. Later, we will arrive to Moray, an impressing pre-Inca greenhouse, then, we will have lunch in a local restaurant. Afterwards, we will get to Ollantaytambo, one of the most monumental architectural complexes of the ancient Inca Empire, one of the few places where the Spanish conquistadors lost a major battle. Very well known for its “andenes” (terraces dug into the slopes of mountains for agricultural purposes), Ollantaytambo was a highly effective fortress, that also served as a temple. Then, we will follow to the town of Ollantaytambo, with narrow cobblestone streets that have been continuously inhabited since the 13th century.

PICNIC AT THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS Enjoy a gourmet picnic surrounded by a dream landscape in the City of Incas. Beautiful scenery and a luxury and personalized service will offer a unique experience. First, guest will enjoy diverse drinks and appetizers, and then, they will have a special lunch based on local ingredients. An unforgettable experience to enjoy the andean cuisine and nature. Overnight at Selected hotel. Included: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 5: Sacred Valley: Maras Salt Flats, Moray Terraces and Misminay Community Read More Visit the huge circular and semicircular agricultural terraces near Moray, built on a limestone plateau, that faces Urubamba Valley and were used as botanical lab by the Incas. It’s believed they have a mystical meaning. Its function, besides the agricultural one, remains a mystery. Very close, below the colonial town of Maras, you find the mines of one of the finest salts with guarantee of origin and quality, salt of Maras. These mines form old terraces and lagoons, a must for amazing photos. Also you will visit the Andean community of Misminay, where you will be able to live with the tradition preserving locals.

Families live along in small single or double room houses, made out of adobe. They raise guinea pigs (cuyes), cattle and sheep. Passenger will be able to plow or harvest the soil, depending on the time of the year and appreciate a toast to honor the earth, ceremony in honor of Mother Earth.Additionally, you will observe the ladies spinning, wool dyeing with natural ingredients, and lastly tapestry knitting, according to the ancient techniques. Overnight at Selected hotel. Day 6: Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu: Full Day Excursion To Machu Picchu Read More Transfer to Ollantaytambo train station. Arrival time in Ollantaytambo. Departure time of train to Aguas Calientes. MACHU PICCHU VISIT This exclusive deluxe service by Orient Express is named after Hiram Bingham, the American explorer who, in 1911, arrived to the ruins of Machu Picchu and showed them to the world. We will depart from Poroy Station on a special schedule all the way to Ruinas Bridge in Machu Picchu.

Along the road, you will enjoy the astonishing landscapes at the Sacred Valley while enjoying a delicious brunch or cocktail at the restaurant-car. Upon arrival, professional guides will transmit us all their knowledge about the Lost City of the Incas, and then we will go to Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge for a small appetizer at Tea Time. In the afternoon, you will have a relaxing travel back to Cusco and gourmet dinner on board. Upon arrival to Poroy Station, you will be taken by our crew to your hotel. Overnight at Selected hotel. Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Day 7: Machu Picchu - Cusco: Second Day Machu Picchu & Huayna Picchu Read More Private guide to visit Machu Picchu town nearby attractions. You can make a second visit to Machu Picchu. If you are adventurous, you might enjoy of the adrenaline of ascending the Huayna Picchu which means “Young Mountain”, here you will visit the Temple of the Moon and what is worthwhile is the amazing view from the entire valley and Machu Picchu, therefore you can have an awesome photograph from the full sight of the citadel. Train ride back to Cusco in the Hiram Bingham luxury category.

Cocktails and a gourmet dinner will be served during the journey. Transfer from train station to the hotel. Overnight at Selected hotel. Day 8: Cusco: Tipon Archeological Complex Read More TIPON ARCHEOLOGICAL COMPLEX Tipon is an archaeological complex where water flows along vast extensive carved stone channels of Incan origins. However, Tipon is not just a sample of the hydraulic engineering know-how the Incas had, but also a charming place, that has an amazing system of andenes. Overnight at Selected hotel. Day 9: Cusco - Lima: Read More Transfer from the hotel to the airport. Departure time of your flight to Lima city. Upon your arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel. You will enjoy a delicious dinner at the suggested Restaurant. Overnight at selected Hotel.

Question: The Hiram Bingham luxury train has what magnificent location as its destination?
Answer: Machu Picchu